Means for mounting electric generators and the like on motor-vehicles.



E. A. HALBLEB.

Patented Apr. 11,1916.'

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MEANS FO'R MOUNTING ELECTRIC GENERATORS AND,.THE LIKE ON MOTOR-VEHICLES.

To alt lwhom t may concern.'

Be it known that I, Enwaao A. HALBLEIB,

i a citizen .of the United States, and resident of Rochester, in the county of Monroe and on Motor-Vehicles, of which the following is a specification. l

ThisV invention relates to means by which an electric generator, motor, or the like, particula-rly one which is employed for the purpose of electric lighting or of, starting an engine, may be mounted upon a motorvehicle in a position between the forwardly projecting ends of the side frame-members of the vehicle, wherel the generator may be conveniently connected with the forward end of the crank-shaft of the engine.

One object of the invention is to produce means, for the purpose in question, which shall be simple in construction, and strong and rigid, but which shall be readily adjustable to accommodate them.to the various dimensions and forms of the vehicle-l frames upon which the generator or the like'may be mounted..

To this end the invention comprises a cranked vor offset cross-bar, together with means for securing its ends to the framemembers of the vehicle and its middle portion to the generator or other device, or to a base or support upon which such device is carried, the connections between the crossbar and the other parts being rotatable7 so that by swinging the bar to various angular positions it may be accommodated to the various forms and positions of the framemembers.

Otherobjects and features of the inven- V tion will be set'forth hereinafter in connection with the following description of the preferred embodiment of the invention.

In the accompanying drawings:

Figure 1 is a perspective View of a -construction embodying lthe present invention,

as appliedto a motor-vehicle of ordinary form; and Fig. 2 is a side-elevation of the same. A

The invention is illustrated as embodied in a construction comprising a base 5, upon vwhich a generator or other devicemay be carried, this base being mounted. and sup- .portedbetween the frontv ends of the'side Specification of Letters Patent.

Application led August 7, 1914.

Patented Apr. 11, 1916.

serialuo. 855,692. V

.frame-members IG of a motor-vehicle, in

front of the 'radiator 7 thereof, the drivingconnectlon between the generator and the lengine being provided by a rearwardlyward end of the base with the downwardlye curved ends offthe frame-member 6. For this purpose a cross-.bar 1,1 is employed, this bar being cranked or bent, between its endport-ions and its middle-portion, so as. to provide a straight middle-portion 12, and

two straight end-portions 13 which are inA alinement with each other'and parallel with the middle-portion. I

The end-portions 13 vare mounted in concave seats in two seat-blocks 14, and the lower surfaces of these blocks are concave so as to seat firmly upon the convex upper surfaces of the frame-members G. To hold the cross-bar and the seat-blocksl in place,

.two clips 15 span each end of the cross-bar on opposite sides of the correspondingV frame-member, these clips being adjustable `to vthe various depths or thickness of the frame-members in connection with which they may be employed` and being adapted to clamp the parts all securely. together. After the position ofthe seat-blocks on the frame-members has been determined they may be fixed, against longitudinal sliding movement, by means of dowels 16 seated inperforations in the seat-blocks and the frameemembers.

The middle-portion of the cross-bar is secured to the base 5 by means of clamps 17, which are screwed to the base and clasp the bar. It\'wi.ll be apparent'that'the connections between thecross-bar and the base 5, and also the connections between the cross-v bar and the side frame-members, permit r0- tati-ve or angular movement of the crossbar when't'he fastening-devices are loosened,

entire circle, as indicated by a broken line 18 in. Fig. 2. It will also be apparent that use of these tWo adjusting movements the `parts may be adjusted to support the iior- Ward'end of the base 5 at the required level, Whatever the height. or the amount of downward or'upward curvature of the iframe members, so that the apparatus can be readily adapted to any motor-vehicle of ordinary construction, having a frame of the type in question. 1 I

Various means may be employed. for supporting the lrear end of the base 5, but it is shown in the drawings as carried by angle-iron cross-bar 19, of which the ends areA liXed to the side fraineniembersby lug-'s andA bolts 20. y

In addition to performing' the function of clamping the cross-bar 11 to the base the clamps 17 are upwardly elongated and perforated, to adapt them to support' the license-plate 22 usually carried at the front of a motor-vehicle. ln this manner: ll, pso* vide not only for the convenient and secure support of this license-plate, but the ar rangement has the further advanta that the plate partlyconceals the apparat .s behind it, thus conducing to neatness in the appearance of the vehicle.

1. Means, for the purpose described.y con prising a cross-bar cranked to provide an offset middle-portion, and clamps :tor se curing the middle-portion oi' the bar to a dynamo or the like, and the ends of 'the bar to the frameniembers of a inoton'v'ehicle, said clamps being rotatably connected with the bar` to permit the latter to be used in various 'angular positions. y

2. In combination With the side frame members of a motonvehicle, a crossbar cranked to oset its middleportion and con-A isses/ie nected, at its ends, tov said frame-members, and a dynamo-base lixed at its inner end to the iframe of the vehicle and having, at its outer end, a clamp embracing; the middle portion of .the crossfbar.

3. ln combination with the side' framemembers of a motor-vehicle, a cross-bar cranked to oii'set its middle-portion and connected, at its ends, to said frame-men1bers, and a dynamo-base fixed at its inner end to the frame of the vehicle and ha Ting, at its outer end, a clamp embracing` 'the middleportion. of the crossbar, and an arm extending,` upwardly from said clamp and adapted to support a number-plate.

4. Means, for the purpose described, coma prising' blocks' with concave lower surfaces adapted to seat Aupon the side frame-niemberS of a motor-vehicle.I and with concave seats in their upper surfaces; a cross-bar supported, at its ends, in said seats; clips ior connecting the cross-bar with said "une-members to clamp the cross-bar and conncctinggn a dynamo or the like with the fl f l munt lei-portion of the cross-bar. A1n combination with the side 'framebers et a motor-veliicle. and a dynamo o the l.'A located between the ends of the traine-me ibers; a messbar; clamps, for securing the e w olf the cross-bnr to the 'lirame-membeV s, adjustable. along the framevnernbers to vary the height of their points attachment thereto; and means for seing' the dynamo to the n'iiddle-portion ot e cross-bar, raid means permitting relative ment of the cross-bar and Ythe dynamo l. compensate for said movement of the clamps along the frame-mamie: longitudinal movement of the dynamo.

testimony whereof, l affix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

' BDD1/VAR?) A. llALBLl'B.

liif'itnesses 4 FARNUM l?. Doneer, L. THON,

locks in place thereon; and means for without 

